Mouth (mouth) " n. Pl. Mouths 1. A. The body opening through which an animal takes in food. B. The cavity lying at the upper end of the alimentary canal, bounded on the outside by the lips and inside by the oropharynx and containing in higher vertebrates the tongue, gums, and teeth. C. This cavity regarded as the source of sounds and speech. D. The opening to any cavity or canal in an organ ".
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Trismus:
You may have muscle trismus, which can afflict people who grind, clench, and had their mouths opened wide for a while during extensive dental treatment. Consult with your dentist as to your therapy options.

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Get a Diagnosis:
You need to see a dentist for diagnosis and referral. This could be serious. A painless sore with shooting pain could be an abscessed tooth with infection spreading to the tongue and if untreated to your neck or brain. It could be a tumor, possibly cancer. No one can tell without examining you so see a dentist today.

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REM Sleep Cycle:
In deeper stages of sleep, the muscles of the eyes (rem) are active, as well as the muscles of mastication. That's why some people clench and/or grind their teeth at night. If you are an "active" bruxer, you can "nip" the sides of the tongue. Once swollen from the injury, it is easier to bite again. Be careful. Talk to your dentist about a night guard or Elavil (amitriptyline) 10mg to decrease bruxing in dreams.

Bad habit:
Whether it is cheek and/or lip biting (like you) or nail biting, hair twirling, or any other habit, people often do these things initially to relieve stress. After a while they can "take a life of their own" and become a habit. Bad habits are hard to break and some people find professional counseling helpful in developing strategies to break a habit.

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Conscious effort:
No miracles or making potions here. It requires a conscious effort. It's nothing more than a bad habit. Stress and anxiety can be a strong contributing factor. Try to reduce your stress and if necessary and if it's too overwhelming for you to handle, consult with a therapist.

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Can be difficult:
Biting your cheeks can be caused by a bad bite or clenching or grinding you teeth. In some people it is just a habit and this is hard to break. It will take awareness on your part to determine when you are doing this. Once you know that it is easier to focus on the tome or events when you do this and gradually stop.

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Probably not:
Discuss your problem with your Dentist oran Orthodontist. There are many barrier alliances that may be effective, but Invisalign will not prevent lip biting. Important to address the cause of your problem. Seek care from mental health practitioner, particularly a behavior therapist.

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Wear a nigthguard:
If you can wear a nightguard during the day, and night it will prevent you from clenching your back teeth. This is usually due to stress. You can try some relaxation exercises, positioning your tongue in the roof of your mouth, and leaving a 2-3mm space between your top and bottom teeth. Feel free to send us an e-mail at info@auroraorthoperio. Com and we will be happy to provide more information.